Compass Rose Antique

Like the old Automobile Association personalized route-maps, they are strip maps which concentrate on the roads, orienting the traveller with a compass rose, and showing side roads, ...

Like the old Automobile Association personalized route-maps, they are strip maps which concentrate on the roads, orienting the traveller with a compass rose, and showing side roads, ...

The contemporary colouring remains attractive, while the engraved detail, decorative lettering, compass rose and Ely Cathedral vignette are well preserved.

The map is oriented with north to the left – noted by the two bold compass roses. Topographical features are shown and waterways identified.

Both sides and the lid have inlaid panels with beautiful compass roses in the lid. The inlaid wood is also known as marquetry and in this piece fruitwood and pine were used.

The North Sea lies along the upper edge, and a decorative compass rose sits near the lower right, guiding orientation.

Four insets include the harbor of Tongataboo. A splendid compass rose orients the chart with north to the left.

It is embellished with a simple compass rose and provides a good view of the various political divisions.

The engraved image remains clear and detailed, and the contemporary wash colouring, decorative title, compass rose and Ely Cathedral vignette remain attractive.

The map is ornamented with numerous compass roses, and a decorative title cartouche. Originates from Ogilby's 'Britannia', the first road atlas of England & Wales, first published in...

Overall a very attractive map, with a compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Isaak Tirion, a Dutch publisher in Amsterdam, was born 1705.

Inside the box is inlayed with several intarsia details, e.g. one in the form of a compass rose made of contrasting wood types. The inside is used for storage of pieces and as a Back...

Title and publisher's imprint in large rococo cartouche top left. In the North Sea a compass rose and bottom right the scale sticks in a Rococo frame.

However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on...

It features the most significant VOC (Dutch East India Company) establishments along this coast. A compass rose is depicted in the west; scale bars are present in the lower left.

A dark wood or black-stained frame enhances the strong graphic contrast of the coastline and compass rose, giving the map a refined, museum-style presentation.

The hand-colored borders mark the administrative divisions, and a decorative compass rose and union reference chart are included.

Large decorative cartouche with coat of arms held aloft by 2 cherubs, Neptune carrying title cartouche, 3 sailing ships, one sea monster and two compass roses. Published by W.J. Blae...

The map is filled with mountains, forests, and oases, and is decorated with a compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Pierre Mortier' after a...

Lines radiating from the compass rose suggest bearings or routes commonly used by ships.

However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on...

Hand-colored borders outline the county’s administrative divisions, and the map includes topographical shading, roads, rivers, and a decorative compass rose. A union reference key is...

The map also shows neighboring counties including Herefordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. A decorative compass rose completes the elegant composition. Condition: The ...

County borders are hand-colored and the map includes a decorative compass rose and a reference to the seven administrative unions.

Hand-colored borders outline the county and a decorative compass rose enhances its historical charm. Condition: The map is in good antique condition with light even toning and wid...

The county's roads, rivers, and hilly terrain are finely engraved and shaded, while original hand coloring outlines the administrative divisions. The map includes a compass rose and ...

Notably, it includes essential cartographic elements such as a scale bar and a compass rose, enhancing its navigational utility.

The map covers the region of Pijnacker with a large compass rose with allegorical figures and zodiac signs.

The map is further ornamented with numerous compass roses, and a decorative title cartouche. Originates from Ogilby's 'Britannia', the first road atlas of England & Wales, first publ...

Large and detailed map of Portugal. With nice vignette, compass rose, key and scale. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Thomas & Carington Bowles' after 'Nolin'.

Decorated with many ships and a compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Johannes Janssonius (Jansson), ( 1588- 1664) Amsterdam was born in Arnhem, the ...

With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. van Schley.

With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. van Schley.

Three tiny ships sail in the Persian gulf with a compass rose. Title is in both French and Dutch in panel at top.

However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on...

Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose. The VOC decided to gain a foothold in Palembang because of the rich gold deposits and pewter mining possibilities.

The face displays a central compass rose and a fine arrow pointing at the respective weather predictions.

However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on...

The bold fortifications, carefully engraved coastline, and elegant compass rose create an attractive visual balance while documenting one of the most important fortified settlements ...

The bold fortifications, carefully engraved coastline, and elegant compass rose create an attractive visual balance while documenting one of the most important fortified settlements ...

The elegant cartouche, compass rose, and Alpine scenery make it particularly suitable for libraries, studies, mountain homes, and classic European interiors.

The Atlantic coastline is animated with sailing vessels and compass roses, reinforcing the maritime identity of the nation during its age of overseas exploration and trade.

A beautifully engraved distance scale balances the lower right corner, while a compass rose and radiating rhumb lines add maritime elegance to the composition.

Multiple ships and a finely engraved compass rose further enhance the maritime atmosphere, while the original hand-coloring delicately emphasizes provincial borders, rivers, and topo...

The lower left features a large and dramatic cartouche with indigenous figures, while a second decorative cartouche and multiple compass roses enhance the maritime character of the m...

Below, a finely engraved compass rose adds further decorative balance to the composition.

Additional decorative features include sea creatures, canoes, and richly adorned compass roses, all executed with exceptional clarity and balance.

The surrounding seas are richly structured with rhumb lines, compass roses, and sailing vessels, emphasizing the region’s central role in early transatlantic navigation and trade.

The map shows shaded terrain, rivers, and coastal outlines, with hand-colored borders dividing the county’s various unions. A decorative compass rose and a reference key add historic...

The map features original hand coloring that outlines the county borders and includes shaded topographical elements to show the landscape. A decorative compass rose and a reference t...

County borders are hand-colored and a decorative compass rose enhances the visual appeal. A reference to the administrative unions adds historical context.

With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750. The map is loosely inserted in a protective acid free matting board.

With cartouche, scale and compass rose. This print originates from 'Batavia, de Hoofdstad van Neerlands O.

With a cartouche and a compass rose. Published by H. Hondius after Adrian Metius und Gerard Freitag around 1630, with German text on verso.

However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on...

However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on...

However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on...

Title in block-style cartouche with a simple compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Isaak Tirion' after an anonymous artist.

However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on...

However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on...